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Flash Options
There are several Flash options available on your camera. The options appear on the Photo
Capture Mode LCD screen in sequence.
To change the Flash mode, press the
UP
Quick Function button until you arrive at your desired
settings.
Note
: The Macro mode must be turned OFF when you want to use the Flash.
Slide the Macro Switch to the mountain icon to turn Macro mode OFF.
Flash Type
Description
Forced Off (Default)
No flash will appear.
Use this when you do not want to activate Flash.
A
Auto Flash
When you want the camera to determine if Flash is needed, select
Auto Flash.
The flash will automatically turn on according to the lighting
conditions.
Note
: An initial flash appears to test your lighting conditions. If
flash is needed, a second flash will appear upon taking the photo.
Forced On
The flash is enabled for each photo.
Note
: If you use this option in a well lit environment, your photo
may be appear too bright/light (overexposed).
Red Eye
Eliminates the red-eye effect in a photo caused by flash.
Macro Switch
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Your camera contains a Macro Switch that allows you to manually enable or disable the Macro
mode on your camera. While using the Macro mode, you can capture images at close range (30
~ 45 cm). To turn the Macro mode ON, slide the Macro Switch up on the side of your camera to
the flower icon
.
When enabled, the Macro mode will allow your camera to focus on an object that is close to
the camera.
The flower icon
will appear on the LCD and indicates that the Macro mode is ON.
The Macro Light will also be lit, indicating the Macro feature is ON.